Appeal 2006-2795
Application 10/689,392
1 integral, or non-integral, with one of the swivel members, such is not a
2 teaching that integral and non-integral seals for a seal retainer are known
3 alternatives. In this regard, Press does not disclose a male and female
4 hydraulic member with circular seals as is disclosed in Smith. Therefore,
5 the teachings in Press of the interchangeability of integral and non-integral
6 seals on a swivel member would not have motivated a person of ordinary
7 skill in the art to form the seals on the seal retainer 22 of Smith integral with
8 the seal retainer 22. Therefore, we will not sustain this rejection. The
9 decision of the Examiner is reversed.
10 REVERSED
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12 JRG
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14 WONG, CABELLO, LUTSCH, RUTHERFORD & BRUCCULERI,
15 L.L.P.
16 20333 SH 249
17 SUITE 600
18 HOUSTON, TX 77070
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